Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A surname of a notable American baseball player: "Berra" refers specifically to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (1925-2015), a famous United States baseball player, manager, and coach. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Usage Notes

• "Berra" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the individual, Yogi Berra. It is not used as a common noun with a general meaning.
• When used alone, it is typically understood within a baseball or American sports context.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Yogi Berra was known for his witty and paradoxical sayings.
  • The museum has an exhibit dedicated to Berra's career with the New York Yankees.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Berra" can be used metonymically to refer to a source of memorable, often humorous, quotations.
  • That's pure Berra—sounding funny but actually making a lot of sense.

Variants and Related Words

• Yogi Berra: The full name and most common reference.
• Berra-ism: (informal) A term sometimes used to describe the unique, paradoxical statements attributed to Yogi Berra.
  • "It ain't over till it's over" is a famous Berra-ism.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms, as it is a proper name. In context, one might refer to:
  • The Hall of Fame catcher
  • The Yankees legend

Related Idioms or Phrases

• While not idioms containing the word "Berra," many famous quotations are attributed to him and are often referenced in English:
  • "It's déjà vu all over again."
  • "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."

Noun

1. United States baseball player (born 1925)